Tidal Barracuda
Tidal Barracuda Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tidal Barracuda is $5.64 (C20 #39), and the most expensive is $59.61 (SLD #7105, Alt Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.64, down 32.2% over 7 days, down 42.5% over 30 days, down 50.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $18.68 (2025).
Tidal Barracuda Printings & Prices
Tidal Barracuda has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including alt art treatments.
Sell Tidal Barracuda: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $39.00 cash for SLD #7105 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #7105 | Foil | $39.00 | $69.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #7105 | Foil | $33.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #39 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #39 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $9.99 | 45% |
Tidal Barracuda Rules Text & Legality
Any player may cast spells as though they had flash.
Your opponents can't cast spells during your turn.
Tidal Barracuda is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Tidal Barracuda Rulings
- Apr 17, 2020 If an effect says that an opponent may cast a spell during your turn, Tidal Barracuda’s restriction overrules that permission.
- Apr 17, 2020 Once a player announces that they’re casting a spell, players can’t try to remove Tidal Barracuda to make it so that spell couldn’t be cast at that time. Spells cast as though they had flash will still resolve if able, even if Tidal Barracuda is no longer on the battlefield at that time.
- Apr 17, 2020 Tidal Barracuda’s abilities apply only while Tidal Barracuda is on the battlefield. Notably, its first ability doesn’t apply to Tidal Barracuda as you’re casting it.
- Apr 17, 2020 Tidal Barracuda’s first ability doesn’t grant flash to any objects. It just changes when spells can be cast.
- Apr 17, 2020 Your opponents can still activate abilities during your turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tidal Barracuda has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #7105 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Alt Art |
| C20 #39 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
Tidal Barracuda in Commander
Tidal Barracuda is the #4,338 most-played card on EDHREC, down 42 places over the last 30 days.
Tidal Barracuda FAQ
How much is Tidal Barracuda worth?
Tidal Barracuda is worth about $5.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $5.64 to $59.61 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Tidal Barracuda legal in Commander?
Yes — Tidal Barracuda is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tidal Barracuda been reprinted?
Yes — Tidal Barracuda has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tidal Barracuda expensive?
Tidal Barracuda holds a $5.64 price because supply is limited to two printings.